Pharmacy Technician - Durham West
The Pharmacist Network · Durham, DH7 8NH
- Salary
- Negotiable (per hour)
- Location
- Durham, DH7 8NH
Pharmacy Technician - Durham West role at The Pharmacist Network in Durham, DH7 8NH. Salary: Negotiable (per hour). Source: NhsJobs. Apply directly with the employer via the link above.
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Job description
Key Responsibilities:
Medication Reconciliation of clinical letters
and Hospital Discharge Summaries
Medicine Management including prescription
screening and processing
Supporting with the Repeat Dispending process
Responding and communicating to patient related
medication queries
Coordinating with local pharmacies to manage
stock levels and shortages
Medication synchronisation in line with regular
repeat prescription
To oversee medication recall processes, ensuring
timely responses and compliance. (e.g BP, blood tests, annual reviews)
Doac Monitoring
Prescribing audits in house, plus those
associated with CQC/QOF or local incentive schemes as set by the Prescribing
Team/ICB (training can be provided)
High Risk Drug monitoring,
Reviewing existing and new Shared Care Protocols
and acting on them appropriately
To action medicines safety alerts from
CAS/MHRA/ICB
To complete Level 1 and 2 Medication reviews
(training can be given)
Assisting with Pre-SMR (Structure Medication
Review) Screening (training can be given)
Create and run reports within the practice
clinical systems to identify/stratify patients for review
Qualifications, skills and experience:
Please note, applications that do not have the essential requirements
will not be considered.
Essential Requirements:
A professional registration with GPhC
A minimum of 6-12 months experience working in a
general practice/primary care setting
The completion of the CPPE Primary Care Pathway
with proven certification OR to be actively enrolled
Proficient experience with SystemOne ,
some training can be provided.
Desirable skills and experience:
A strong understanding of medicine management,
dispensing processes and patient safety protocols
Excellent communication skills to interact
effectively with patients, colleagues and external partners
The ability to adapt to pressure and a busy
working environment
Workload management being a self-starter,
knowing how to prioritise effectively
A commitment to patient care and professional
standards
Why Apply?
Not only will you be working in an inclusive,
forward-thinking PCN, but you will also be a part of a strong network of
Pharmacists and Technicians within The Pharmacist Network. Our ever-growing
network provides continuous support, creating an environment of inclusivity.
We pride ourselves on ensuring that outstanding performance
does not go unnoticed. Opportunities for progression are consistently
available, whether thats moving into leadership or expanding your clinical
knowledge further.
Benefits:
Professional GPhC fees and DBS applications paid
Competitive salary with opportunities for
progression
5 weeks of annual leave PLUS bank holidays (Pro
rata as and when required)
Access to mentorship and guidance from
experienced colleagues
Health & wellbeing programme with the following
free services, confidential counselling, digital gym, high street stores
discounts
Company equipment e.g. laptop / smartcard reader
In-house lunchtime training and
drop-in-sessions on specific topics e.g. ADHD share care agreements,
Hypertension management and sharing good practice
Company Pension scheme
Automatic Associateship with MORPh
Job description
Key Responsibilities:
Medication Reconciliation of clinical letters
and Hospital Discharge Summaries
Medicine Management including prescription
screening and processing
Supporting with the Repeat Dispending process
Responding and communicating to patient related
medication queries
Coordinating with local pharmacies to manage
stock levels and shortages
Medication synchronisation in line with regular
repeat prescription
To oversee medication recall processes, ensuring
timely responses and compliance. (e.g BP, blood tests, annual reviews)
Doac Monitoring
Prescribing audits in house, plus those
associated with CQC/QOF or local incentive schemes as set by the Prescribing
Team/ICB (training can be provided)
High Risk Drug monitoring,
Reviewing existing and new Shared Care Protocols
and acting on them appropriately
To action medicines safety alerts from
CAS/MHRA/ICB
To complete Level 1 and 2 Medication reviews
(training can be given)
Assisting with Pre-SMR (Structure Medication
Review) Screening (training can be given)
Create and run reports within the practice
clinical systems to identify/stratify patients for review
Qualifications, skills and experience:
Please note, applications that do not have the essential requirements
will not be considered.
Essential Requirements:
A professional registration with GPhC
A minimum of 6-12 months experience working in a
general practice/primary care setting
The completion of the CPPE Primary Care Pathway
with proven certification OR to be actively enrolled
Proficient experience with SystemOne ,
some training can be provided.
Desirable skills and experience:
A strong understanding of medicine management,
dispensing processes and patient safety protocols
Excellent communication skills to interact
effectively with patients, colleagues and external partners
The ability to adapt to pressure and a busy
working environment
Workload management being a self-starter,
knowing how to prioritise effectively
A commitment to patient care and professional
standards
Why Apply?
Not only will you be working in an inclusive,
forward-thinking PCN, but you will also be a part of a strong network of
Pharmacists and Technicians within The Pharmacist Network. Our ever-growing
network provides continuous support, creating an environment of inclusivity.
We pride ourselves on ensuring that outstanding performance
does not go unnoticed. Opportunities for progression are consistently
available, whether thats moving into leadership or expanding your clinical
knowledge further.
Benefits:
Professional GPhC fees and DBS applications paid
Competitive salary with opportunities for
progression
5 weeks of annual leave PLUS bank holidays (Pro
rata as and when required)
Access to mentorship and guidance from
experienced colleagues
Health & wellbeing programme with the following
free services, confidential counselling, digital gym, high street stores
discounts
Company equipment e.g. laptop / smartcard reader
In-house lunchtime training and
drop-in-sessions on specific topics e.g. ADHD share care agreements,
Hypertension management and sharing good practice
Company Pension scheme
Automatic Associateship with MORPh
Description as published by the employer on NhsJobs.
About this pharmacy technician role in Durham
This is a pharmacy technician vacancy at The Pharmacist Network, based in Durham. The role is listed on NhsJobs and forms part of the wider UK pharmacy jobs market tracked by PharmSee across 11 major chains and NHS sources. If you are researching pharmacy technician roles in Durham, review the salary benchmark and similar open vacancies below to inform your application.
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